While the Ministry of Education is still unable to provide a date for the completion of the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project, Education Minister Sharie De Castro has confirmed that the project was 90 percent completed at the end of October. “As at the date of this statement construction stands at 90 percent of substantial … Continued
Social Commentator Cindy Rosan recently took to the regional stage of the CaribUpdate Programme to share her views regarding the current social and political environment in the territory. A key aspect of this discussion was, of course, the string of recent arrests involving public officers – with the most recent being Former Education Minister Myron … Continued
Defending champions Sugar Boys FC continued their unbeaten ways in the BVI Football Association’s Men’s National League over the weekend with a 4-2 victory over Panthers FC. Playing at the East End stadium on Saturday, October 29, Sugar Boys conceded their first goal in the 15th minute after Panthers’ Irwin Lewis converted. The defending champs … Continued
The Ministry of Culture kicked off the third annual Culture and Tourism Month on Tuesday with an Opening Ceremony and a Visual Arts Expo at the Maria’s by the Sea Hotel. This year the observation is held under the theme “The Past is Present: Embracing Virgin Islands Traditions”, and is a collaborative effort between the … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer is calling for a standard to be placed across the board when disciplining public officers, adding that criminal charges should be the last resort after all the other avenues have been exhausted. Rymer’s comments come at the heel of a number of recent arrests … Continued
Lobster Season is here, and the delicious aroma fills the air! It is “A decade of decadent celebration” as the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) celebrates the 10th year of the Anegada Lobster Festival (ALF). From November 25 to 27, this festival will welcome foodies from around the world to Anegada to celebrate … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Honourable Kye Rymer have assured that the government remains dynamic in its response to the growing cost of living, and more specifically increased electricity costs resulting from high global oil prices. Recently, while fielding questions from the press, Premier Wheatley expressed that he has been pleased … Continued
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has acknowledged the statement issued by Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn. In a statement of its own, the DPP expressed its disappointment and accused Walwyn of attempting “to adversely influence the potential array of jurors who will eventually decide his fate and the fate of other persons … Continued
There has been mixed reactions from some residents within the mainland of Tortola after the news broke of the former Minister for Education Mr. Myron Walwyn being arrested and charged with Breach of Trust by a Public Officer. While some residents expressed that they were shocked to hear the news, others said they expected a … Continued
Following his arrest and subsequent charge of Breach of Trust by a public official, Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has expressed concern that despite his full intention to fight the allegations against him, the conditions of indemnity granted to Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom for the COI report hinder him from taking certain civil action. “As a … Continued
